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Sophia Loren, the embodiment of Italian elegance, beauty, and cinematic brilliance, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. In honor of her milestone birthday, we’ve taken on the difficult task of ranking Sophia Loren’s greatest films, from her most iconic performances to the more obscure.

Back in 1957, photographer Sam Shaw organized one of the most iconic photoshoots of Marilyn Monroe.

With Netflix's Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, soon to release, we've got the fair-haired Old Hollywood icon and American sex symbol on the brain — namely for her stunning looks that pushed 1950s fashion barriers and emphasized sexual prowess and empowerment in women during a time known for the dutiful housewife trope. From that incredibly iconic white halter dress flying upwards in the subway wind to her signature high-waisted swimsuits, Monroe is arguably the biggest fashion icon of her…

A sneak-peek inside the new book, 'Audrey: The 50s'.

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Marilyn during the filming of "River of No Return" (1954)

A reminder why she's still the poster girl for Hollywood glamour.

A woman with dark, wavy hair styled in a 1950s bouffant looks directly at the camera. Her makeup is dramatic, with heavy eyeliner and a soft pink blush. Her lips are painted a soft, peachy shade. She is wearing no jewelry and her bare shoulders are visible. She is staring directly at the camera with a serious, almost defiant expression. The backdrop is a plain white.

It’s often said that you need “movie-star looks” to make it in Hollywood. Many aspiring actors are told that for a successful career in showbiz you need talent, determination, a bit of luck – and beauty.However, sometimes an actor’s most career-defining role can be one that involves not only an inspiring turn, but also a big physical transformation – and often not a flattering one.Read on to find out the top celebs who glammed themselves down for key roles – and the make-unders that made…